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Brandenburg Gate
(Brandenburger Tor)
Monument and Historic and Protected Site
Unter den Linden, Berlin
"Symbol of berlin and a must go place to go its free"(8 Tips)
"The most famous landmark in Berlin is a MUST see."(4 Tips)
"The Quadriga is simply impressive up there."(4 Tips)
"Very close to various great memorial sites and historical landmarks"(5 Tips)
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Jake SmithJuly 7, 2015Viewed best if you walk from the Berliner Dom to the gate, as the long road lets you take in the gate from a distance. Come in early morning or dusk for the best views of this historic landmark.Upvoted 2 days ago
Oh-Berlin.comDecember 19, 2012Did you know? In 1806, Napoleon took the Quadriga - the horses and chariot statue - to Paris. Luckily, it was won back just 8 years later to go on top of the Brandenburg Gate, where it sits today.
Upvoted Feb 24
Werther VeulemansJuly 21, 2015I recommend you to come here after you have been partying whole night long, so nobody is here and you have a unique picture!
If you've made it to here be sure to go through the gate to the left for the Holocaust Memorial and Hitler's Bunker or to the right to go to the top of the parliament building.
Varun KapoorJuly 28, 2015Beauty at night! The Brandenburg gate and the nearby government buildings are a must do. While most of the attractions are open to visitors during the day, go at night for some stunning pictures
Minji LeeApril 2, 2018It’s one of those places you have to take a photo in front of, but other places around the city will give a more authentic feel for the history of the fall of the Berlin Wall.- Another said that cannot be missed if you want to be able to say that you have seen Berlin. The Quadriga is simply impressive up there. Also enjoy the infamous Hotel Adlon, where MJ had that incident.
Arnau Sala SolerJune 4, 2012Former city gate, rebuilt in the late 18th century as a neoclassical triumphal arch.It was commissioned by King Frederick William II of Prussia as a sign of peace and built from 1788 to 1791.
-M. O.July 28, 2015Been here a few times and every time I stop by its still as beautiful as the first time I saw it. A must if you're in Berlin.
Upvoted Feb 15
Frankie J. 😎 GreyAugust 11, 2017One of the iconic monuments of the city: build in 1788 as a key entry point, later become the symbol of a divided Germany as the Berlin wall shut off access to the gate.
Alexander ForsénSeptember 30, 2012Here is the meeting spot for the daily free tour of Berlin. It's informative and a good introduction to the city. It's well worth your time. http://www.newberlintours.com/
- Julia LuMarch 20, 2018Must see in Berlin, free walking tours start from here. Very close to various great memorial sites and historical landmarks
Natasha BuckhamDecember 13, 2015Lots to see at the moment. A huge Christmas tree and Menorah, as well as a large carpet of flowers and dedications outside the French Embassy after the recent attacks in Paris.
Joanne MoussaFebruary 21, 2018Typical Berlin souvenir photo. Beautiful historical gate that separated West & East Berlin. Walk down "Unter den Linden" road all the way from "Berliner Dom" to "Brandenburg Gate".
Dave GAugust 12, 2014If you must take a selfie, take one here - The face of Berlin. A great view is from the Reichstag Dome (make a free reservation for the dome online before you go & book the 1st slot in the morning).
A real beauty, and Berlin's most recognisable monument, together with the TV tower and the victory column. Worth a visit day and night.
peter AngererOctober 17, 2011Free sightseeing tour every day. Meetingpoint in front of Starbucks in front of Brandenburger Tor. starts every day at 9, 11, 13 and 16:00. Great tour with a great guide. Lots of info about Berlin.
Sammy CantwellSeptember 9, 2015Worth visiting this on a walking tour to learn about the History. You can book a walking tour for under €15 through Berlin walking tours.- Artyom FedosovJuly 29, 2016One of the few german well-known landmarks with a big history. That's a miracle that Brandenburg Gate survived in the WWII, being one of nazi symbols.
Martin MitchellMay 1, 2015Great piece of architecture and the only city gate left in Berlin. Well worth a visit. Best to go at night when it's lit up!
MelforssDecember 9, 2015The must see landmark. The French embassy is on the main square too and currently you can find a lot of Paris related pieces of art and candles on the square
Besher SouedJuly 23, 2015The infamous landmark of berlin. Not to be missed if you,re visiting Berlin for the first time. You can get to various places from there for example Tiergarten and potsdamer platz
Alessandro MingioneNovember 30, 2016Probably more beautiful at sunset than during most of the day. Be sure to read up about it as it has an interesting story!
GnrFebruary 7, 2015Nice place,loved the area,historical architecture..Should see and take a picture..its too cold if you come in feb. by the way..
LukasMay 12, 2017That monument of Berlin! Tourist hotspot but it's worth to see due it's historical base.
A must see when in Berlin and a nice area to walk around it
LocalGuddyMarch 21, 2017If you google "Berlin" , you will probably see Brandenburg Gate :) So don't forget to visit it. It worths to visit. It is especially a great place when you visit with a local guddy. See the link. Read more
MuratJune 3, 2023No1 tourist attraction. Close to other must see points. Central, located on a big avenue. Picturisque, and crowded. Watch bikers when walking around, and pickpockets.
Danielle W.April 27, 2022Take a picture at the back of the statue so you have a good look at the columns! The other side is much more crowded!
Samantha BronsteinJuly 26, 2017By far is the most memorable part of Berlin absolute awesomeness and wonder .
_August 18, 2015Beautiful! Quadriga on top is not the original. Destroyed during the WWII. Originally the goddess was Eirene (goddess of peace) become Victoria (goddess of victory) after the war.
Sedat Ö.March 18, 2018Great work 👍🏼 perfect photo shot while sunset, try to visit early morning of you want to photo without people
Stoian AnastasiaDecember 11, 2017Landmark which needs to be seen if you are in Berlin. It is most wonderful at Christmas time :)
Is there any way not to like this place? With it‘s vast history that it witnessed it is unbeatable ;)
- Yes, it is the main touristic attraction of Berlin. But it also is the core of integration and recent German history!
Francisco CanoAugust 13, 2014You can't come to Berlin without coming here and taking some pictures. You'll have to stop by this monument at least twice though. Huge difference between day & night shots of the gate.
Shaileshwori SharmaJanuary 30, 2016No first-timer's trip to Berlin is complete w/o a visit to the Brandenburg Gate. Tip: combine this with visit to Reichstag (w/ pre-registration) & holocaust sculpture/monument in the same vicinity.
Paulo VitalApril 26, 2015One of the best spots in Berlin. Recommendation to visit it during the day and later during the night.
The Ritz-Carlton ManagerJuly 12, 2016You are just around the corner of the second biggest park in Berlin. The Berlin Tiergarten used to be the hunting grounds of the former king Frederick the Great.
Mark LeeSeptember 11, 2020View from inside the GDR Capital as was [aka East Berlin / Soviet sector] looking to West Berlin beyond the gate. View taken 4th September 2020. An impressive piece of history.
Nicholas AllioJune 21, 2017It's a landmark you have to visit. Pass by during the night when there is less people around and you will enjoy it more
Louise HApril 13, 2012Try not to notice the street hustlers and 'tourist entertainment' around the site - and just remember the history of this place... Looks amazing at sunset.
GabezAugust 7, 2014Awesome historic site. Watch out for the people who act like they are handicap for money they even stopped me in the middle of taking photos to ask for money- Martin MitchellMarch 13, 2016Very impressive piece of architecture - would highly recommend seeing at night when it's lit up!
Javier ContrerasOctober 3, 2017Awesome stage and music in place. Plenty of options to have a snack/beer.
Andrea RamirezJuly 7, 2013Go after 9 pm in Summer, it's not so crowded and you can take more peaceful pictures, you can wait and see the sunset which it's really beautiful.
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The Brandenburg Gate is an 18th-century neoclassical triumphal arch. It is built on the site of a former city gate that marked the start of the road from Berlin to the town of Brandenburg an der Havel.
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